<p>electronblue, from own experience with Pres Scholar, I had high scores (SAT1 >2300, SAT 2 >780), lots of APs, scored high on all, high GPA/rank in most rigorous track in all subjects, some external courses and research, state and national level academic and extracurricular recognitions, held leadership positions in school, volunteered and worked some too. </p>
<p>It’s a great opportunity if your kid can get it. I turned down ivies and other scholarships, but no question that Mudd was going to be my next home.</p>